Here are 11 nursing care plans ncp and nursing diagnosis for geriatric nursing or nursing care of the elderly older adult risk for falls impaired gas exchange hypothermia disturbed sleep pattern constipation adult failure to thrive risk for aspiration risk for deficient fluid volume risk for injury risk for infection risk for impaired skin integrity. Care planning for the older adult nursing diagnosis in long term care paperback jan 1 1994 by richard s ferri author 50 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Care planning for the older adult nursing diagnosis in long term care by richard s ferri editor 50 out of 5 stars 1 rating isbn 13 978 0721621326 isbn 10 0721621325 why is isbn important isbn this bar code number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book the 13 digit and 10 digit formats . Taking care of elderly people is never easy since they are more prone to infections injuries and changes in mental status you have to be prepared and skilled when caring for themif you are new to geriatric nursing all these things can be intimidating and overwhelming so to help you out here are 3 nursing care plans for elderly you might find handy. Care planning for the older adult nursing diagnosis in long term care edited by richard s ferri